February 29, 2016
TVO, The Agenda – Steve Paikin
Legal Highs? A federal court ruled this week that medical marijuana users should have the right to grow their own weed, rather than buy exclusively from licensed producers. Although the drug has not yet been made legal, hundreds of dispensaries have opened up across the country, with more than 100 in Toronto. The Agenda looks into the grey areas of legalization.NORML Canada’s Secretary,
Paul Lewin and Jenna Valleriani speaks with TVO The Agendatvo.org/video/programs/the-agenda-with-steve-paikin/legal-highs

March 24, 2016
Ottawa, ON Health Canada – Minister of Health Jane Philpott
Statement from the Minister of Health – Minister Philpott confirms Canada’s way forward on marijuana for medical purposes
Following a careful review of the Federal Court’s decision in the matter of Allard v. Canada, the Government of Canada has decided not to appeal the decision. In the coming months, the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR) will be amended to give effect to the Court’s judgement. The Government’s intention is to have completed the amendment process by August 24, 2016, which is the timeframe set by the judgement.
Read more from Minister Philpott and NORML Canada’s pacific regional director Kirk Tousaw provides some great advice.